Description
Apple Cranberry Stuffing is a delightful blend of sweet apples and tart cranberries, making it a perfect side dish for your holiday meals. This easy-to-make recipe combines golden bread cubes with aromatic herbs and spices, creating a comforting dish that elevates any festive table. Whether served alongside turkey or enjoyed as a cozy breakfast treat, this stuffing promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old bread cubes (French or sourdough)
- 2 medium apples, diced (1 Granny Smith, 1 Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (soaked in warm water)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced apples and cranberries; cook for another 3-4 minutes until apples soften.
- In a large bowl, combine sautéed mixture with bread cubes. Mix well.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while mixing. Add thyme and sage; stir to combine.
- Transfer stuffing into a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg